Moroni Saw Me

A Journey of Faith and Resilience, Rodric Anthony Johnson’s Moroni Saw Me is a deeply personal account of one man’s spiritual and emotional odyssey. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of African-American/Black heritage, Johnson navigates a complex intersection of faith, race, and personal trials. The book is a raw and honest exploration of the author’s life, marked by profound sorrow and unwavering hope.

Johnson candidly shares his experiences growing up in the American South, grappling with issues of identity and belonging. Through poignant storytelling, he reveals the challenges he faced and the benefits he realized as a young Black man seeking spiritual guidance in a predominantly white religious community. Amidst trials and discovered blessings, Johnson finds solace and strength in the teachings of Jesus Christ and how the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ introduced him to Jesus--particularly through the words of the prophet Moroni.

The narrative is a powerful testament to the human capacity for resilience--especially when there exists hope in the sure foundation of the Gospel and Atonement of Jesus Christ. Johnson’s journey through grief, loss, and personal struggles is deeply moving, as he shares his experiences with a vulnerability that invites empathy. The book’s exploration of faith is both introspective and inspiring, demonstrating how religious belief, particularly in the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, can serve as a beacon of hope in the darkest of times.

Ultimately, Moroni Saw Me is a story of triumph over adversity. It is a message of hope and perseverance, demonstrating that even in the face of life’s greatest challenges, it is possible to find meaning, purpose, and peace in keeping the commandments of God.

Hope in the blackness of despair, love in the midst of apathy, joy in searing anguish, and resolution in the maw of the void called death are all things that describe his experience. Is he a hero or a savior? Villain or demon?

Rodric shares how Moroni, an ancient American prophet-historian, saw his life and wrote to him centuries before to help with those trials through a roadmap of hope and salvation. Death is no match for hope.

Rodric Anthony Johnson is an independent writer. The most important things in his life are his family and his faith, which define the way he spends his time. Rodric has an aversion to advertising himself as anything more than a regular guy with the proverbial soapbox called a book. He has written Border Arizona: What’s My Name?, Memory Piece, and Moroni Saw Me. Rodric does not have a literary background. He completed a psychology undergraduate and two graduates in education and public administration respectively. Life has taught him that everyone has at least two good books in them to write--stories.